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East Melbourne Group claims victory at VCAT as Hotham St proposal refused
A contentious apartment proposal for Hotham St in East Melbourne has been knocked back by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), in a decision handed down late last year that marked a significant win for the East Melbourne Group and neighbouring residents.
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Court of Appeal upholds decision on public housing tower retirements
Victoria’s Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier Supreme Court decision in favour of Homes Victoria, confirming the legality of the state’s plan to retire and redevelop all 44 public housing towers by 2051 – including the first sites in Flemington, North Melbourne and Carlton.
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Police Association rooftop bar gets green light for 2am trading
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has overturned a City of Melbourne decision to restrict the operating hours of the Victorian Police Association’s new rooftop venue in Jolimont, granting approval for it to trade until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.
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East Melbourne Group embarks on VCAT marathon
The East Melbourne Group (EMG) has found itself back at Victoria’s planning tribunal over two developments, which they argue will have adverse effects on the neighbourhood’s amenity and character.
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Mere disturbance of the peace not nearly enough for damages claim in VCAT
A bitterly fought VCAT case has concluded, where a lot owner residing in her unit was found to have breached the rules of the owners’ corporation (OC) by engaging in acts of screaming, yelling, wailing and thumping for extended periods of time.
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Verdict reserved in class action over demolition of public housing towers
A Supreme Court of Victoria Judge has reserved their decision on the state government’s application to have a class action against the demolition of public housing thrown out.
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Charges dropped for Shane Warne mural artist
A street artist who was charged after painting a mural of the late cricketing legend Shane Warne in Carlton has walked free from court without a criminal conviction.
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Former Park Hotel detainee sues federal government
After over a year in hotel detention Kurdish asylum seeker and musician Mostafa “Moz” Azimitabar is suing the federal government for damages.
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